| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $49.88 | 4.735% | $52.2418 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.84 | 8.166% | $180.4642 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.39 | 6.309% | $261.9347 | $261.93 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.79 | 13.620% | $232.6824 | $232.68 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.58 | 3.517% | $217.9861 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.29 | 12.451% | $193.7418 | $193.74 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.76 | 5.326% | $110.3395 | $110.34 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.53 | $1,249.3905 | $1,249.38 | $1,249.45 | $1,249.30 | |